Cytomegalovirus

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the herpesvirus family and is widespread, infecting people of all ages worldwide. Transmission commonly occurs through bodily fluids, including saliva, urine, blood, and breast milk. In healthy individuals, CMV infections are often asymptomatic or cause mild flu-like symptoms. However, CMV poses a greater risk to individuals with weakened immune systems, such as transplant recipients, HIV/AIDS patients, and newborns. Congenital CMV, transmitted from an infected mother to her baby during pregnancy, can result in developmental issues and long-term health complications. CMV establishes lifelong latency after primary infection, and reactivation can occur during periods of immunosuppression. Diagnosis involves various laboratory tests, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and serological assays. Antiviral medications are available for severe or symptomatic cases, but no vaccine is currently approved for general use. Prevention strategies include practicing good hygiene, especially for pregnant women, and implementing infection control measures in healthcare settings to reduce the risk of transmission.

Committee Members
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Duccio Medini

Duccio Medini

BioForge, United States
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Jocelyn Jakubik

Jocelyn Jakubik

Apex Pathogen Solutions, United States
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Sergey V Suchkov

Sergey V Suchkov

N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Rosane Cuber Guimaraes

Rosane Cuber Guimaraes

Bio-Manguinhos/ Fiocruz, Brazil
IVC 2026 Speakers
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Zhujun Ao

Zhujun Ao

University of Manitoba, Canada
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Huanhuan Li

Huanhuan Li

Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Madhu Khanna

Madhu Khanna

University of Delhi, India
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Ashish Kumar Maurya

Ashish Kumar Maurya

John Snow India, India
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Ayman H M El Deeb

Ayman H M El Deeb

Cairo University, Egypt
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Lei Chen

Lei Chen

Yikang Biotech Suzhou Co., Ltd, China

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